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On December 10, we celebrate a significant milestone as the world observes the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This occasion underscores the Declaration’s enduring importance …
Celebrating 75 Years of Human Rights: Voices of Youth Empowerment Read More
On December 10, 2024, the Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Awards illuminated the courage of extraordinary individuals dedicated to justice. Among them, Thulani Rudolph Maseko was honored posthumously for …
Spotlighting Heroes of Human Rights: A Celebration of Courage and Advocacy Read More
In a world where LGBTQI+ rights are under siege, this pivotal discussion highlights the tactics employed by illiberal regimes to stifle advocacy and freedoms. Activists from Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria …
Understanding Illiberal Playbooks: Preparing for Attacks on LGBTQI+ Rights Read More
On Human Rights Day, we confront a stark reality: the erosion of human rights worldwide. Millions remain ensnared in the grips of poverty, starvation, and inadequate healthcare, as the shadows …
Human Rights Day 2024: A Call to Action for Universal Rights Read More
On December 10, the United States Department of State awarded the 2024 Secretary of State’s Human Rights Defender Awards, honoring some of the world’s most unnoticed champions of justice. However, …
Celebrating Courage: Honoring Human Rights Defenders at the 2024 Awards Read More
Volker Turk, the UN rights chief, affirmed that regulating hateful and harmful online content is not an act of censorship but a necessary step towards creating safe digital environments. He …
UN Rights Chief Advocates for Regulating Online Hate Speech Read More
Jewish groups reacted fiercely this week after Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories, referenced the Holocaust while endorsing David Miller, an anti-Israel academic …
UN’s Albanese Faces Backlash for Supporting Controversial Academic David Miller Read More
Human Rights Day 2021 centers on the theme of ‘Equality’, highlighting that every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights according to Article 1 of the Universal …
Human Rights Day 2021: Advancing Equality and Justice for All Read More
On December 10, 2022, we embark on a year-long campaign celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), emphasizing “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.” This …
Celebrating 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Read More
In 2023, a pivotal moment unfurled in Vietnam’s climate activism landscape with the sentencing of Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng, a staunch environmental advocate. The founder of the now-defunct non-profit Change, …
Vietnam’s Climate Activism Under Siege: The Case of Hoàng Thị Minh Hồng Read More